New Hampshire Renters Rights: Things You Need To Know

Just as landlords have specific rights when they rent a property out, the renters have specific rights to which they are entitled.

Here is a brief overview of those rights and the things you need to know about them when renting in New Hampshire.

1. Tenants Have 5 Business Days To Inspect a Rental Unit.

Once a security deposit has been paid and a receipt given, along with notification as to where the security deposit is being held, a tenant should be notified about how much time they have to search a rental unit for pre-existing damage.

This inventory of damages is then sent to the landlord with a copy for their files.

2. Not All Renters Rights Are The Same.

The landlord-tenant laws of New Hampshire don't apply to a single family home if the landlord owns no other property.

Tenants under the age of 60 who live in a building with fewer than 6 apartments and the landlord on-site are also exempted.

3. Renters Have The Right To a Unit That Is Up To Code.

Local building codes are intended to give renters a safe and habitable place to live.

This means a rental unit must have heat, water, sanitary fixtures, ventilation, and adequate amounts of light.

Something as simple as having plaster falling off of a wall may be enough to violate renters rights in New Hampshire.

4. Security Deposits Earn Interest When Being Held.

Part of the itemized list of returns for a security deposit is the amount of interest that was earned.

Any damages being withheld from the deposit must also be itemized.

5. Landlords Must Have a “Good Cause” To Evict a Tenant.

Landlords are permitted to evict when rent is not being paid, when substantial damage occurs, when a lease is violated, or there are health and safety concerns.

Certain business transactions may qualify as a good cause on a case by case basis.

Renters must be notified of their violation before an eviction can proceed and most tenants are to be given a chance to correct the situation.

New Hampshire renters rights are designed to provide balance to this business relationship.

Make sure to read any lease or rental agreement carefully before signing it and note any clauses that may try to limit specific rights for either party.

Posted on Mar 04, 2016

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